Rear Brake

Rear Brake Caliper, Servicing

Note:
^ Install all parts in repair kit.
^ New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and pre-bled.
^ Apply a thin coat of brake fluid to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.
^ When repairing, be sure to pre-bleed brake calipers (without brake pads) before installing. Rear Brake

1. Self-locking bolt
^ 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace
^ When loosening and tightening, counter-hold on guide pin

2. Bleeder screw
^ Apply thin coat of brake fluid to threads before installing

3. Dust cap
4. Guide pins
^ Apply thin coat of brake fluid before pulling on protective cap

5. Protective cap
^ Pull onto brake carrier and guide pin

6. Brake carrier with guide pin and protective cap
^ Replacement part is assembled with sufficient grease on guide pins.
^ If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use grease packet supplied to lubricate guide pins.

7. Dust boot
^ Pull outer sealing lip onto piston

8. Piston with automatic adjustment
^ Removing and installing. Rear Brake
^ Apply thin coat of brake fluid to piston before inserting

9. Piston seal
^ Removing and installing. Rear Brake

10. Brake caliper housing with parking brake cable lever
^ If leaking at parking brake cable lever, replace brake caliper housing
^ After repairing, pre-bleed caliper housing. Rear Brake